EIGHTH ANNUAL STUDENT INNOVATOR AWARD WINNERS PROPOSE DEVICE TO PROMOTE ALIGNMENT IN THE OPTIC PATIENT First year students Rena Shilian and Tzvi Friedman (Brooklyn, NY) were selected as recipients of the 8th Annual SUNY Optometry Student Innovator Award. The $5,000 award, sponsored by EssilorLuxottica and The Rick Bay Foundation is…
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Thomas A. Wong, OD is an Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Clinical Education at SUNY Optometry serving both as the Director of Clinical Externships and Director of New Technologies. He is the former Chief of Adult & Pediatric Primary Eye Care at the University Eye Center. He is…
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New York, NY: SUNY College of Optometry Police Officer Rosemarie Agostinelli was recognized with a Professional Service Award at the annual New York State University Police Awards Ceremony earlier this month by the SUNY Police Chiefs Association. The University Police Awards are the highest recognition given by the SUNY Police…
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For Immediate Release: May 7, 2020 Media Contact: Adrienne Stoller, communications@sunyopt.edu, 212-938-5600 NEW YORK, NY—With an eye on expanding diversity in optometry practice, SUNY College of Optometry’s Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP) won a grant for nearly $1 million to bolster its efforts to support under-represented and economically…
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Intimate One Night Only Concert Featuring a Tribute to George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue” with Grammy nominated and acclaimed musicians TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 – New York, NY: SUNY College of Optometry invites all art, history, and music lovers to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the debut of George Gershwin’s…
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For decades, SUNY Optometry, through the support of its foundation the Optometric Center of New York (OCNY), has provided in-home care for New Yorkers who, for a variety of reasons, are unable to leave their homes. This unique Homebound Program currently provides about 200 doctor visits each year to individuals…
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NEW YORK, September 25, 2019 — Two new initiatives could expand the way SUNY delivers its exceptional eye care. As one of the world’s leading optometry institutions, it is not surprising that the SUNY College of Optometry has focused its attention on the future of eye care: telehealth. The…
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February 21, 2024- New York, NY: – SUNY College of Optometry held its 2024 State of the College Address, presented by President Dr. David A. Heath. The annual event was the final Address by Dr. Heath after announcing his retirement this past fall. The event coincided with the release of…
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For Immediate Release: April 23, 2020 Organization Contact: Adrienne Stoller, communications@sunyopt.edu, 212-938-5600 New York, NY—Nearly 100 prospective students hailing from 17 states close to home and across the U.S. participated in a virtual version of Admitted Students Day at the State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry held on…
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